Remedies for Muscle Soreness

A mountain plant from Europe, Arnica has been used since the 1500s as a folk remedy for injuries. It was primarily used topically to treat bruises, sprains, and muscle soreness, earning it the name 'Leopard's Bane' or 'Mountain Tobacco.' Its use is almost exclusively external.

A staple in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for over 4,000 years, Turmeric was celebrated for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. In traditional African medicine, it's used to treat wounds, digestive issues, and painful conditions like arthritis. Its vibrant yellow color made it a prized dye and spice.

The use of willow bark for pain and fever dates back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where Hippocrates wrote of its benefits. It is the original source of salicin, the compound from which aspirin was later synthesized. It was the go-to remedy for pain, fever, and inflammation for centuries.